Who We Are

Architect Your Operations. Unlock Your Potential.

Our Origin

Born from Frustration, Shaped by Reality

The mid-market has long been underserved by a consulting industry obsessed with delivering "thick decks" to boardrooms while leaving the actual work to exhausted internal teams. We watched brilliant leaders struggle to implement vague strategies because the operating models they were handed were theoretically sound but operationally impossible.

In 2017, four operators with decades of combined experience at the world's most demanding enterprises decided enough was enough. We founded ModVault to bridge the gap between high-level strategy and gritty execution. We didn't want to be another firm that disappears after the final presentation. We wanted to be the firm that stays until the new model is running smoothly.

The Modular Philosophy

The Vault: A Repository of Proven Excellence

The "Vault" is more than a name; it is our methodology. It represents a protected, secure environment where the most battle-tested operational modules—decision rights frameworks, accountability structures, and workflow protocols—are stored, refined, and deployed.

We don't reinvent the wheel for every client. We identify the friction points in your specific context and plug in the precise modular components required to resolve them. This approach ensures that the operating model we build is not a temporary fix, but a durable, scalable asset for your organisation.

ModVault open plan office space in New York
The Partners

Built by Operators, for Operators

Our leadership team has run the operations we design. We speak your language because we lived your challenges.

James Sterling

Founder & Chairman

Former VP of Operations at Global Industrial. 25 years of experience in manufacturing and logistics transformation.

Elena Rostova

Partner, Strategy

ex-McKinsey & Co. Specialist in M&A integration and post-merger operating model alignment.

Marcus Thorne

Partner, Execution

ex-Oracle. Expert in large-scale ERP transformations and IT-driven operational restructuring.

Sarah Chen

Partner, Digital

ex-Amazon. Leader in digital operating model design and agile workforce scaling.

Our Principles

The ModVault Code

We hold ourselves to a higher standard of operational integrity.

Precision

Over volume. One clear, correct decision is worth ten ambiguous compromises.

Ownership

Over advice. We are accountable for the outcome, not just the recommendation.

Clarity

Over complexity. We simplify structures until they are impossible to misunderstand.

Speed

Over perfection. Done is better than perfect; iterate in motion.

2017 Founded
140+ Engagements
22 Industries
3 Global Offices
Our Culture

Operational Humility

We are a team of tinkerers, problem-solvers, and pragmatists. We believe that the best ideas come from the shop floor, not the boardroom. Our culture is built on transparency, direct communication, and a refusal to accept "that's how it's always been done" as a valid answer.

ModVault team collaboration and culture

Ready to Partner With Us?

Whether you are looking to join a team of elite operators or seeking to transform your own organisation, we are always interested in connecting.